Jammin’ Jenn Leveraging Music to “Pull the Words Right Out of Him”
The Power of Music Demonstrating Excellent Connection and Progress with Expressive Speech
Mia following cues of music therapist, Jennifer Pacht-Goodman AKA ”Jammin Jenn
Olivia So Connected by Music
Since 2009, Jammin’ Jenn Music Therapy and our staff of Board-Certified Music Therapists have been providing individual and group music therapy services, available to any child or adult facing challenges or feeling held back for any reason at all.
Our practice services many individuals with special needs ranging from severely disabled to very high functioning. We are a DDD provider for adults with self-directed budgets. In addition, our music therapy programs are conducted at more than 20 schools in New Jersey, public and private as well as therapy centers, community-based centers, and other various locations.
Our practice utilizes music as a tool to engage any and individual feeling inhibited or held back from their potential including those who are developmentally disabled or with special needs. Music is often a key that opens a door. A connection is formed. We then leverage this connection and resultant positive transformation as an opportunity to develop and enhance quality of life, needed skills, and to reinforce learning. Music Therapy is a powerful, non-threatening tool used to build upon an individual’s innate strengths, while gently guiding the individual/group to a beneficial and productive experience resulting in progress and enjoyment. It uses instrumental play, singing, and socialization to embark upon a stimulating and creative musical journey. Our approach leverages music to improve and focus on non-musical skills. Sessions are highly adaptive to an individual’s unique circumstance or functionality. In Jammin’ Jenn sessions, musical activities are custom designed to promote specific cognitive, motor, perceptual, communication, and behavioral goals that address each person and an overall wonderful experience.
Jammin’ Jenn Music Therapists’ aim is to provide a unique opportunity for any individual, including those with autism and other special needs to embark upon a stimulating and creative musical journey. Progress is made resulting in more rewarding interpersonal relationships and experiences. Jammin’ Jenn Music Therapists combine multi-faceted training and a sincere sensitivity for individual and group needs.
Some but not all goals we set toward progress are in the areas of speech/communication, socialization/behavior, cognition, self-esteem, & self-expression.
Please look around our site and get to know our work. We love what we do and are inspired every day by these fantastic individuals. Our dedication is not only to the individuals, those that are unleashed by the power of music. Contact us. We would love to hear from you!
Jammin’ Jenn Leveraging Music to “Pull the Words Right Out of Him”
The Power of Music Demonstrating Excellent Connection and Progress with Expressive Speech
Mia following cues of music therapist, Jennifer Pacht-Goodman AKA ”Jammin Jenn
Olivia So Connected by Music
Please view Jammin’ Jenn’s appearance on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Real Housewife, Jacqueline Laurita’s son, Nicholas is diagnosed with Autism. Working with music as a medium, Nick connects and is very engaged with Jenn as he has made significant progress with language and attending behavior. Jenn conducts music therapy with Nicholas weekly.